Noida protests that erupted on Monday have impacted about 80 per cent of the industries in the area, according to Sudhir Srivastava of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association.
Speaking with The Tribune, Srivastava said industries are facing about Rs 2,000 – Rs 3,000 loss per day due to the workers’ protest in Noida. There are number of companies operating across Noida and each company is facing various kinds of losses.
“At the moment, manufacturing companies are bearing heavy losses, exporters are already facing delay of consignment due to Iran war and this protest adds more woes to the companies,” he said.
Srivastava also said the Centre should keep the salary structure similar across India, as this will create a uniformity and won’t force workers to move from one state to another.
He also emphasises that the Centre should make some effective policies under ‘Make in India’ campaign in order to address the labour challenges and pay disparities. He noted that so far there has not been any response or support from the government.
The violent protest has disrupted the electronics manufacturing activities in Noida, with firms such as Dixon Technologies, Optiemus Electronics, Lava International, OPPO, Vivo and Samsung, which manufacture smartphones and other consumer electronics in the area, facing challenges to operate.
The protest also hit the garment hub in Noida. As of March 2026, exports from the Noida apparel cluster were expected to be around Rs 55,000 crore, making it one of India’s biggest centers for clothing manufacture. With this protest, it is likely that garment industry is going to hit negatively with regard to revenue.
A fresh protest erupted in Noida’s Sector 80 on Tuesday, as workers agitating over low wages clashed with police, with some resorting to stone-pelting. Police intervened to disperse the crowd, chasing away protesters and eventually clearing the area.
Before the situation turned violent, police officials had been trying to explain the proposed wage hike to workers, who were demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 20,000. Authorities later said that certain miscreants attempted to exploit the situation and incite unrest.
In the wake of the unrest, the Uttar Pradesh government has increased minimum wages across worker categories, with revised rates coming into effect retrospectively from April 1, officials said on Tuesday.
